Market Engagement Event for Live Interpretation & Theatrical Performance Services

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Event for Live Interpretation & Theatrical Performance Services

Notice Description

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - Live Interpretation & Theatrical Performance Services Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is a registered charity, responsible for the care, conservation, and presentation of HM Tower of London (TOL), Hampton Court Palace (HCP), Kensington Palace State Apartments, (KP) the Banqueting House at Whitehall (BH), Kew Palace (KEW) and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, (HCG) the official residence of HM The King in Northern Ireland and residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shapes us all, and we're bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. HRP derives its income principally from admissions, retail, licensing, commercial events, sponsorship and support from donors and members. You can find out more about us on our website (www.hrp.org.uk). We will be running a tender process for the provision of Live Interpretation and Theatrical Performance Services, commencing in July 2026 with the intention of establishing a framework agreement. The framework will commence in April 2027 and is anticipated to be for a period of three years with the option to extend for an additional two years (3+1+1). The services in this tender include the following: *Short (9 - 18 days) and long (30+) productions of site-specific live interpretation and/ or theatrical performance inspired by our sites and stories in a variety of styles *Short (9 - 18 days) productions of live interpretation and/ or theatrical performances based on fun, broad and family-friendly themes, in a variety of styles. which may be inclusive of other art forms (e.g. music/ musical/ dance) We would like to work with organisations that: *embrace a participatory approach *understand that our audiences are not necessarily theatre-goers or have an understanding of theatre and theatre behaviour/etiquette *understand the limitations as well as the wonderful possibilities of our historic spaces as performance spaces *have the expertise and openness to embrace a range of styles appropriate for our varied audiences and environments *prioritise and embed inclusive practice in all their work both during production and when programmes are on the floor *have the ability to scale-up when required, which may include running multiple productions at once. In preparation for this tender, we will be holding a Market Engagement Event. This event will provide the opportunity for interested organisations to: *hear about HRP's requirements and this opportunity *understand the tender process and timelines that will be followed *ask questions regarding the contract *meet the Project Team.

Planning Information

The event will be held 8 July 2026 at Hampton Court Palace from 15:00-16:30. Organisations that would like to attend should email tess.nowlan@hrp.org.uk by Wednesday 1 July and provide the name of their organisation and the full names of attendees. Attendees are limited to two per organisation. Full details and joining instructions will be provided to interested suppliers closer to the time. The tender process will be run through HRP’s e-tendering system, Delta e-Sourcing. Suppliers will need to register on Delta in order to participate in the tender process and can register here https://www.delta-esourcing.com/register/ Please note that tenders from agencies and consortiums will not be considered, and will not be eligible for contract award. We hope to see you at the Market Engagement Event.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b76b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057293-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

92312240 - Services provided by entertainers

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 15 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EAST MOLESEY
Postcode: KT8 9AU
Post Town: Kingston upon Thames
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward: Hampton
Westminster Constituency: Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057293-2026
17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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